Operation Of The Tractor - Mitsubishi MT160 Instruction Book

9. Before starting any work on electrical equipment
or work that may cause you to touch the electrical
part accidentally, first disconnect the battery
cables.
Never remove the ru bber cap cover at the positive
terminal of the battery cable end.
Before connecting the battery to the charger,
make sure that the charger switch is in "OF'F"
position. Be sure to connect the charger to the
correct term inals on the battery, (positive to
positive, negative to negative).
A great amount of hydrogen gas is generated by
the battery when it is being charged. Take precau-
tions against fire: do not have any exposed flame
in the area where you are working.
Be sure not to cause any leakage of the electrolyte,
since it will corrode the skin or clothing. In case
of accident as described below, immediately seek
first aid, and see a doctor immediately for proper
treatment.
a) If the diluted sulphuric acid from the battery
has gotten into the eyes:
Cleanse the eyes with a lot of clean running
water for more than 15 minutes, while opening
the eyes widely.
b) If diluted sulphuric acid from the battery has
been swallowed:
Rinse the mouth with clean water immediately
and drink a lot of raw eggs or milk. Lie down
quietly.
c) If diluted sulphuric acid has gotten on the skin
or clothing:
Wash away the diluted sulphuric acid com-
pletely with a lot of clean running water and
neutralize with soap solution. Then rinse with
water.
d) If the diluted sulphuric acid is spilled:
Wash away with a lot of water or neutralize
with slacked I ime or bicarbonate of soda.
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10. Stop the engine and make sure the PTO shift lever
is in Neutral before performing any of the follow-
ing services, including:
a) Removal of the propeller shaft between PTO
and any attachment,
b) Adjustment of PTO drive train and hitch.
c) Adjustment or cleaning of PTO driven attach-
ment.
11. The steering wheel always has built-in play to
some extent, which is required for smooth mesh-
ing of sector gear and pinion gear. Always inspect
the amount of the play. Do not operate the
tractor if there is too much or too little play in the
steering.
C. OPERATION OF THE TRACTOR
Before driving the tracotr, follow these rules:
C-1 Before Starting and Driving the Tractor
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Operate the tractor only when seated properly in
operator's seat and keep a firm grip on the steering
wheel at all times. Never attempt to perform any
operation of the tractor from anywhere else, on or off
th e tracto r.
Always wear a "hard hat" when operating the tractor.
C-2 Starting and Driving the Tractor
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Always operate the tractor at the proper speed which
enables you to keep the tractor under your complete
control.